READER SUBMITTED: Donate To Sandy Hook School Fund Through Discount Power's Charity Program

Alisa Gaudiosi, Alliances by Alisa Media RelationsStatewide

Offers of financial assistance to the families affected by the tragedy in Newtown has spurred the creation of several charity funds. Discount Power, Inc. is proud to partner with The United Way of Western Connecticut, administrators of the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, as part of the company's profit sharing program. Discount Power donated $1,000 to the fund in December.

"We're very much community-minded in the way we conduct our business," said Vice President of Marketing Mike Ferreri. "We've developed a non-profit program that's mutually beneficial for both Discount Power and any charity that wishes to get involved. It's truly a win-win situation."

Any non-profit with an already established constituency can take advantage of the program. There must be a willingness on part of the non-profit to help spread to its followers Discount Power's message of savings. By simply getting supporters to enroll with Discount Power, Discount Power will make a donation based upon the amount of kWh used for each customer enrolled through the non-profit. This translates to approximately $3 a month per residential account. Contributions will be shared with non-profit on a monthly basis.

For the supporter, this is a way to contribute to a non-profit without having to actually dip into his or her own pocket. The cost of electricity is the same regardless of whether the customer enrolls through a non-profit or any other means that DPI enrolls customers.

"It is an easy way for a non-profit to encourage supporters to donate while they are saving money," said Ferreri. "In these continued tough economic times, getting someone to put out cash to support a non-profit is very difficult. With this program, not only are you not asking them for money out of their pocket, you are also assisting them in putting money back into theirs."

There's no better time to make the switch to Discount Power. There are several options available for Connecticut consumers based upon their individual needs. The conversion process takes a matter of minutes. Conveniently, you still pay your existing provider, be it CL&P or UI, and the utility in turn pays Discount Power. Anyone in CT can use Discount Power as their electric supplier.

Discount Power is a licensed retail electricity supplier that delivers low-cost electricity to customers in deregulated electrical energy markets. The Shelton-based company is committed to maintaining competitive rates and consistent savings for all of our customers. visit: http://www.discountpowerinc.com.